After low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, Mt. Eden brought some dynamite into their most recent game. They came out on top against the Piedmont Highlanders by a score of 12-8 on Wednesday. Considering Mt. Eden's hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
Mt. Eden got a big performance out of Milania Hernandez, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Kailyn Trigos, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-5.
On Piedmont's side, Mia Leggett made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and got on base in four of her five plate appearances with two RBI.
Even though they lost, Piedmont was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with three doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
Mt. Eden's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 12-6. As for Piedmont, their defeat ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 9-6.
Mt. Eden will take on San Leandro at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. San Leandro's pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so Mt. Eden's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Piedmont, they will head out on the road to face off against Hayward at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Piedmont is no doubt hoping to put an end to a three-game streak of away losses.
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